Uganda: Namutumba NRM Registrar Arrested Over Alleged Alteration of Primary Election Results

Police in Namutumba district have arrested Richard Mwanja, the Namutumba NRM registrar, over allegations of altering results for candidates in the NRM parliamentary race. Read more »

Uganda: Low Voter Turnout Mars Start of Voting in Lira's Kuluahali and Ambalal

Voting at Kuluahali and Ambalal polling stations in Lira District kicked off to a sluggish start on Thursday, with low voter turnout observed in the early morning hours despite the… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Parish Supervisor Arrested in Lira City Over Electoral Malpractice

Tensions have escalated in Lira City's City East Division following the arrest of Dray Okello, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parish supervisor for Acwao Ward, on… Read more »

Uganda: Inside the Speaker's World - a Heartfelt Conversation With Rt. Hon. Anitah Among

I had the privilege of sitting down with Rt. Hon. Anitah Among, the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, for a conversation that was anything but ordinary. What began as a formal… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Unveils Tax Incentives for E-Motorcycle Assemblers

The government has unveiled a series of tax incentives aimed at promoting the local assembly of electric and hybrid motorcycles, as part of efforts to boost green manufacturing and… Read more »

Uganda: Fowode Launches Digital Hub to Empower Women Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) has launched a new digital platform designed to support women aspiring for political office, as Uganda prepares for the 2026 general… Read more »

Uganda: Ggoobi, Atingi Ego Sign New Agreement to Boost Transparency in Government Financial Operations

The government has taken a major step toward improving transparency and efficiency in public finance management with the signing of a renewed Service Level Agreement (SLA) between… Read more »

Uganda: Lukwago-KCCA Rift Deepens - Lord Mayor Sidelined On Accountability As Parliament Intervenes

The longstanding power struggle between Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive leadership escalated sharply today, culminating in… Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja Bids Farewell to Outgoing Irish Ambassador Kevin Colgan

The people of Karamoja on Tuesday bid a heartfelt farewell to Ireland's outgoing Ambassador to Uganda, Kevin Colgan, marking the end of a four-year diplomatic tour characterized by… Read more »

Uganda: Anyanzo, Anyama, and Akuku Face Off in High-Stakes NRM Contest

Adjumani District is gripped by political intensity as voters take part in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries to select a flag bearer for the Local Council Five (LCV)… Read more »

Uganda: Ruteraho Declared NRM Flag Bearer for Isingiro Woman MP Seat After Tense Tallying

Lillian Ruteraho, a former Resident District Commissioner for Kagadi, has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the Isingiro District Woman Member of… Read more »

Uganda: Mutebi Rejects NRM Primary Results, Declares Independent Bid for Nakasongola Seat

Nakasongola County's political landscape has been roiled by controversy following the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, where incumbent MP Noah Mutebi Wanzara… Read more »

Uganda: Slow-Paced Chinese Contractor Resumes Work On Moroto-Lokitanyala Road

Work has resumed on the long-delayed Moroto-Lokitanyala Road project after months of inactivity, raising hopes for improved trade and security links between Uganda and Kenya. Read more »

Africa: African MPs Demand Reparations for Slavery, Colonialism, and Exploitation in Historic Call

African legislators attending the 5th Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand, South Africa, have made an unprecedented joint demand for reparations from… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Baganda to Uphold Clan Traditions and Avoid Intra-Clan Marriages

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on all Baganda to respect and uphold the kingdom's traditional customs by refraining from marrying individuals within… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Set Focus On Electoral Violence, Road Woes, and Accountability As Parliament Resumes

As Parliament resumes on Tuesday next week after a two-month recess, legislators from across the political divide have outlined a set of critical issues they want… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Moves to Expand Access to Justice in Western Uganda With Site Visit to New Court Locations

The Acting Principal Judge, Lady Justice Okuo Jane Kajuga, on Wednesday afternoon conducted a site visit to three plots of land at Kamukuzi Hill in Mbarara City earmarked for the… Read more »

Uganda: More Pressure On NRM Election Tribunal As Mbarara Voters Demand Nullification of Results

Mounting pressure is being placed on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Tribunal as voters in Mbarara demand the nullification of recent primary election results,… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda District Chairman Flees As Anti-Corruption Unit Moves in

The Kitagwenda District Chairperson, Ismail Mushemeza, is on the run after a dramatic incident on Tuesday in which officers from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit attempted to… Read more »

Uganda: New Diplomatic Mission in Austria to Advance Uganda's Nuclear Energy Push

Uganda has officially opened a new diplomatic mission in Vienna, Austria, in a move aimed at deepening cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the country… Read more »

Uganda: Concerns Mount Over Quality of Candidates in Mbale NRM Mayoral Race

As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) prepares to hold primaries for mayoral, district chairperson, and councilor positions on Thursday, growing concerns have emerged over the… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Prepares for Competitive NRM Mayoral, Lc5 Primaries

Four candidates are set to contest the mayoral seat of Ntungamo Municipality while three others are vying for the LC5 chairperson position in Ntungamo District as the National… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo NRM District Chairperson Aspirants Intensify Final Campaign Push

With just days remaining before the National Resistance Movement (NRM) holds its primaries for the district chairperson flag in Tororo, all seven contenders have stepped up their… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo NRM Aspirants Petition Museveni to Nullify Primaries Over Alleged Irregularities

Four NRM parliamentary aspirants in Ntungamo Municipality are calling on President Yoweri Museveni to annul the recent party primaries, citing widespread fraud, violence, and abuse… Read more »

Uganda: 'Remove the Honey' - Anite Wants MP Salaries Cut to End Political Greed

The State Minister for Investment and Privatisation, Evelyn Anite, has called for a reduction in Members of Parliament's salaries in a bid to tackle the growing monetisation of… Read more »